SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA003
UNAFNGLA003 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Lagos East Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNAF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 003 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA003?
UNAFNGLA003 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lagos East Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA003?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA003 is Lagos East Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA003 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA003 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA003 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA003 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 003 is the code of the department Lagos East Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.